Rep. Daniel J. Burke

Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section concerning refunds for erroneous assessments or overpayments, provides as follows: If the right to a refund arose on or after January 1, 1990, a claim for refund shall not be allowed unless a petition is filed with the circuit court or a claim is made to the county collector within 20 years after the date the right to a refund arose. Provides that each county collector must maintain payment image records for a minimum of 20 years after the date of payment.

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Illinois Clinical Laboratory and Blood Bank Act. Provides that each blood bank may (instead of shall) allow a recipient of blood to designate a donor of his choice, for the purpose of receiving red cells, under certain conditions. Effective immediately.

Amends the Statute on Statutes. Makes a technical change in a Section regarding the application of the Act.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Technology Development Act. Authorizes the State Treasurer to segregate up to 3% of the Treasurer's investment portfolio in the Technology Development Account IIa. Authorizes investments from the account to provide venture capital to help attract, assist, and retain quality technology businesses in Illinois. Provides that the Treasurer may solicit proposals from entities to manage and be the General Partner of Technology Development Account IIb, a separate fund consisting of investments from private sector investors that must invest, at the direction of the Treasurer, in tandem with TDA IIa. Sets restrictions and conditions. Effective immediately.

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Sets forth whereas clauses providing that (i) it is the policy and intent of the State of Illinois that every student has the right to the same level of educational services as every other student in this State, to the extent allowed by State funds; (ii) every student should have a teacher assignment by no later than the tenth day of class following the opening of the school year, and every school district should complete student scheduling by 30 days prior to the first day of class at the opening of the school year; (iii) every school district should provide its students with an education that promotes the personal development and civic responsibility of the student and that includes a meaningful opportunity for instruction in civics, history, art, music, and foreign languages; and (iv) school districts should give due weight to the special problems of children living in districts with high concentrations of poverty when considering the method in which they will provide an education. Resolves that a copy of the resolution be delivered to the State Superintendent of Education and disseminated by the State Superintendent of Education to all school districts in this State.

Congratulates Edward T. Duffy III on a successful career in the Illinois State Capitol and his many contributions to the State of Illinois.